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• What Year Did The Chevrolet/GMC OEM Prep/Puck System Change For The Silverado/Sierra HD Trucks?
  Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion # BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you are looking at a Gooseneck Ball # BWGNXA2061 this will fit both the 2016-2019, and newer trucks since the size of the mounts didn't change. It was only their position and spread that changed due to frame changes.
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• How Much Taller is the Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit than the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit?
  Hey Justin. The Curt Multi-Fit Ball Kit item # C68ZV sits 7-1/4" above the bed when installed. So it's a little bit taller, 1-1/2", than the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061, which sits 5-3/4" above the bed. What kind of truck do you have?
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• Recommended Gooseneck Hitch for a 2015 Ford F-250 W/ OEM Pucks
  Hey Matthew, that would require the use of two adapters so unfortunately that is not going to be an option. Your best bet in this situation would be to use the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, Chevy, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNXA2061. This ball will drop right into your existing pucks, requiring no adapters, and has a beefy 30,000 lb towing capacity. I know it's not what you wanted to do, but in this situation I don't see another way around it. If there...
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• Recommended Taller Gooseneck Hitch Ball Compatible with 2018 Ram 3500 Factory Pucks
  You are correct that the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ram Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # BWGNXA2062 is taller at 5-3/4 inches above the bed. The hitch ball is only available in the kit as you stated. I reached out to my tech contact at Curt and the kit # C60692 will allow the hitch ball to fit your Ram but the safety chain anchors will not fit your Ram pucks. So what you want is the hitch ball # C60629 (and the Ram safety chain anchors # C60617 which came with your original...
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• Offset Gooseneck for 2021 Ford F-350 Short Bed With OEM 5TH Wheel Gooseneck Hitch
  The best option for you would be a B&W Extend-A-Goose Gooseneck Coupler # BWTEXA4200. It will give you an extra 10" clearance between your trailer and the cab of your 2021 Ford F-350. This fits standard 4" diameter outer tubes. There are no offset gooseneck balls for any factory in bed towing kits. This is due to the hitch not having a locking pin that would physically prevent the ball from turning. I recommend B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 as it is one of the simplest to...
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• Old Sloppy Gooseneck Hitch In New 2021 GMC Sierra OEM Puck System
  Since you're going from a 2015 aftermarket system to a 2021 OEM System, I would suggest getting new components, which will take care of the slop. Sloppy components will ware away at your new components A LOT faster and that's not what we want. Get the B&W Kit # BWGNXA2061 which will fit nice and tight in your new 2021 GMC Sierra 3500 w/ OEM Prep Package. It comes in an awesome little case so when you're not using it you can store it in your truck and use your bed normally without the ball...
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• Can B and W Gooseneck Hitch Ball # BWGNXA2061 be Used with Andersen Ranch Hitch
  Since there isn't a latch on top of the ball of the # BWGNXA2061 you can use it with a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter like the Andersen Ranch Hitch # AM3100 that you referenced. The other similar options that have the release lever on top of the ball can not be used with the Ranch Hitch.
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• Can I Put A B&W Turnover Ball In My 2019 F-350 With The Factory Puck System?
  No, you would not be able to install an aftermarket gooseneck hitch like the # BWGNRK1108 on a truck that already has the factory puck system. Parts of the puck system would obstruct both the frame brackets and crossmembers of the gooseneck hitch. The puck system would have to be completely removed, which in my opinion is not a logical thing to do and would be way more trouble than it is worth. If the factory puck system has a gooseneck ball spot already you can just drop in the B&W gooseneck...
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• Reese Gooseneck Hitch Recommendation For A 2022 GMC Sierra 3500 Regular Bed With OEM Pucks
  As of right now, there is not any word of if or when Curt will be developing and releasing a gooseneck version of the Curt Crosswing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C86JR. However, in the meantime if you're looking for a gooseneck hitch, the: -B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, Chevy, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Hitch # BWGNXA2061. This hitch will drop right into the factory in-bed system you currently have on your 2022 GMC Sierra 3500, and has a maximum towing...
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• Best 2022 Ford F-350 Gooseneck Hitch Ball for Towing with the Anderson Ultimate Hitch
  Thanks for reaching out, Pat! It looks like the problem has more to do with the height of the B&W Hitch Ball Kit # BWGNXA2061 as opposed to the handle getting in the way. The best option for use with the Anderson Ultimate 3320 is the Reese Elite Series Pop-In Ball Kit # RP30137 which uses a standard hitch ball height that's compatible with the Anderson ultimate.
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• Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Ball Kit for 2020 Ford F-350 with Factory Puck System
  I recommend using the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 for the factory puck system on your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty. I like this kit of the Curt # C60692 and Reese # RP30137 options because it uses a handle to secure the gooseneck hitch ball instead of a tab on top of the hitch ball which will be constantly rubbing against the gooseneck coupler while you're towing. The B&W option is a little more pricey but it does come with a limited lifetime warranty and is made right here...
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• What Size Ball and Torque Setting Can Be Used With the Curt CrossWing
  Tim, there is not a gooseneck ball height size recommended to use the Curt CrossWing Lightweight 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C92DR, so a 2 5/16" ball # BWGNXA2061 will work fine. Curt specifies that the only thing that needs to happen is that the 20mm carriage bolt must completely protrude through the 20mm flange nut and the 20mm jam nut, and the 14mm hex head cap screws must be allowed to make contact with the gooseneck coupler. If either of these things don't happen, it means that the...
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• Trouble Removing Stuck B&W Gooseneck Hitch Ball and Safety Chain Kit
  It can be difficult to remove the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit for Ford, GM, and Nissan Titan XD Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch part # BWGNXA2061 if it gets stuck. This is why we recommend removing the hitch ball while not in use and applying copious of grease while in use. That said, there are not really any tricks to removing a stuck unit; applying grease, heat, and force are the best way to get a stuck hitch ball out. If the old unit is damaged during removable or becomes inoperable...
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• Does the B and W Gooseneck Ball Replacement for OEM Hitch Fit Turnoverball Hitch
  Sounds like you are asking if the B and W ball part # BWGNXA2061 would fit in a Turnoverball gooseneck hitch instead of an OEM hitch. The answer to that is no. This ball only fits the OEM style pop-in ball setups. For a replacement ball for a Turnoverball style hitch you'd want the part # BWGNXA2000.
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• Gooseneck Ball that Fits 2016 Ford F-250 with OEM Prep Package and Andersen Ultimate
  The B and W Gooseneck Ball part # BWGNXA2061 does fit the OEM prep package of your 2016 Ford F-250 but it is the tallest ball that fits your truck. The lowest one is the part # C38CR we have heard that this does work the Andersen Ultimate.
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• Gooseneck Hitch Ball For Factory In Bed Tow Package On 2024 Ford F-350
  Yes, we have the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 which will fit into the factory bed mounts on your 2024 Ford F-350. This is my favorite option since it uses the folding handle rather than a small lever built into the hitch ball which gets covered in Lube # 58117. We also have a Offset Ball # GY43XR for additional clearance if you have a short bed. This would also require Safety Chain Loops # C60691 since they are not included like with the B&W option.
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• Are The Safety Chain Loops From B&W Available Separately From The Kit for 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500?
  While we do not have the small safety chain loops from B&W separately we do have the Curt # C60691 which will fit your 2024 Chevrolet 2500HD. B&W only sells the Ram Kit # BWGNXA2062 and Ford, GM, Nissan Kit # BWGNXA2061 which includes the ball mount as well as gooseneck ball.
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• Recommended Ball and Safety Chain Kit for a 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Factory Puck System
  Yes, it will. The B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit item # BWGNXA2061 is designed specifically for factory puck systems including the one that came with your 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500. I really like this kit because the release mechanism is built into the handle which allows you to remove it and install it without getting grease on your hands. I have linked a demonstration video below so you can see the functions of this kit.
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• Is The Factory In-Bed Puck System On The 2024 Ford F-250 Changing?
  Ford continues to use the same factory puck system it has used in previous years on the 2024 Ford F-250. This means the B&W Companion Fixed # BWRVK3300 and Slider # BWRVK3370 will continue to fit in the new truck. We do also have the Gooseneck Kit # BWGNXA2061 if you are needing to gooseneck tow.
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• Troubleshooting Sloppy Play With A Curt Hitch Ball In A GM OEM Puck System
  Your issue is actually pretty common and has been written off as normal by GM so a warranty replacement likely won't be an option. There's quite a few forums where others with this puck system have switched over to the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 to eliminate the clunking noise. The locking handle on this hitch ball will make installation and removal easier. Most hitch balls have the lock mechanism in the ball which leads to it getting broken over time as it rattles in...
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• Best Gooseneck Hitch Ball Kit for a 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty with Factory Prep Package
  The absolute best gooseneck hitch ball kit for the OEM puck system on your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty is the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061 because of the carrying handle that doubles as the latching system for the hitch ball. This eliminates the possibility that the latching system can get damaged from the gooseneck coupler like we see with some of the other options on the market. Attached is an installation video and photo of this kit on a 2023 F-350 for you to check out!
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• Availability of Raised Gooseneck Ball for 2024 GMC With OEM Prep Package
  None of the options for the prep package are specifically designed to add height. Depending on the ball you have now you might be able to get a little more height out of the B&W Ball and Safety Chain Kit # BWGNXA2061. The installed height of this gooseneck ball is 5-3/4". If you can stand to have an offset then the Curt RockerBall Multi-Fit Ball Kit w/ 4" Offset # C78ZV actually sits the highest. This has an overall height of 11-3/4" so it will sit approximately 9" above the bed when...
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• What Causes Curt Factory Ford Pop-In Hitch Ball To Get Stuck
  The issue you are having with the gooseneck hitch ball getting stuck in the trailer hitch after sitting is pretty common, especially with the factory pop-in hitch balls that have the latch in the top like the Curt Ball and Safety Chain Loop Kit part # C60692. The reason for this is because you can't get much leverage/force to remove it due to the latching mechanism. In regards to removal, the basics like tapping it with a hammer to free the rust/dirt, applying lubrication, and applying...
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• Difference In B&W Ball & Safety Chain Kits For Ram VS Ford, GMC, Chevrolet and Nissan In Bed Hitches
  The Ram Kit # BWGNXA2062 fits in the larger 4 outer puck holes that the Ram factory in bed hitch uses. You can see the chain connections are larger with this kit than the Kit # BWGNXA2061 for Ford, GM and Nissan factory in bed hitch connections.
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